Acnes

/ˈæk.niːz/ noun

The plural form of acne; multiple instances or types of acne conditions or breakouts.

Direct plural of 'acne,' which comes from Greek 'akne' (possibly meaning 'point' or 'peak'). The singular 'acne' was Latinized in medical use, and 'acnes' follows standard Latin pluralization.

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